Olympics-bound Kishore Jena, and Avinash Sable to feature in Paris Diamond League meet

Olympics-bound Kishore Jena, and Avinash Sable to feature in Paris Diamond League meet

New Delhi, July 6 - The eighth meet of the 2024 Wanda Diamond League is set to take place on Sunday at the Charlety Stadium in Paris, France.

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Manipur tribals’ conditional support to NRC demanded by Meiteis, Nagas

Manipur tribals’ conditional support to NRC demanded by Meiteis, Nagas

Imphal, July 6 - Days, after the leading Meitei and Naga organisations reiterated their demand to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state to curb infiltration from across the border, the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) on Saturday said that they

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PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer, discusses India-UK FTA

PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer, discusses India-UK FTA

New Delhi, July 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended an invitation to newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for an early visit to India as both leaders agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free

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Labour govt will reconnect Britain, promises new UK Foreign Secretary

Labour govt will reconnect Britain, promises new UK Foreign Secretary

London, July 6 - Asserting that "diplomacy matters", Britain's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Saturday that the new Labour government will begin with a "reset" with Europe on climate and with the global South.

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This symptomless herpes virus can harm newborns, organ transplant & HIV patients

This symptomless herpes virus can harm newborns, organ transplant & HIV patients

New Delhi, July 6 - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common and symptomless herpes virus that can cause serious harm to newborn babies and people with impaired immune systems like organ transplant and HIV patients, said experts here on Saturday.

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BJP ran away from debate in MP Assembly, says Jitu Patwari

BJP ran away from debate in MP Assembly, says Jitu Patwari

Bhopal, July 6 - Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari on Saturday accused Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led BJP government of running away from the debate in the Assembly.

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India in two finals in Asian Doubles Squash Championships

India in two finals in Asian Doubles Squash Championships

Johor (Malaysia), July 6 - Top Indian star Abhay Singh will feature in two finals at the Asian Doubles Squash Championships in Johor, Malaysia, on Sunday. On Saturday, he and Velavan Senthilkumar, the top seeds, stormed into the Men’s Doubles title round with

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Kerala HC asks Railways to manage waste on tracks

Kerala HC asks Railways to manage waste on tracks

Kochi, July 6 - The Kerala High Court has slammed Indian Railways for the waste found besides tracks and directed it to ensure proper disposal of garbage.

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Pak’s macroeconomic environment was challenging in 2023: Central bank

Pak’s macroeconomic environment was challenging in 2023: Central bank

Islamabad, July 6 - Pakistan's macroeconomic environment in the calendar year 2023 remained challenging amid rising inflation, weak foreign exchange inflows, pressures on external account and local currency, and low business confidence, particularly in the first half, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)

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Flood alert for Pakistan provinces as monsoon season begins

Flood alert for Pakistan provinces as monsoon season begins

Islamabad, July 6 - Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the potential for flash floods and urban flooding due to the ongoing torrential rain, marking the beginning of the monsoon season in various parts of the country.

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FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget on July 23

FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget on July 23

New Delhi, July 6 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 23, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday.

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PM Modi congratulates Iran’s new President Pezeshkian

PM Modi congratulates Iran’s new President Pezeshkian

New Delhi, July 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian for his election as Iran's new President.

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Rowdy elements should be afraid of the police, says K’taka CM

Rowdy elements should be afraid of the police, says K’taka CM

Bengaluru, June 6 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that rowdy elements should be afraid of the police, adding that it is a shame that some policemen do not even know that the e-beat system is in place.

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Record 26 Indian-origin MPs set to enter UK Parliament

Record 26 Indian-origin MPs set to enter UK Parliament

New Delhi, July 6 - A record number of 26 Indian-origin MPs are set to enter the UK Parliament after Friday's General Election results, marking a significant increase from 15, five years ago.

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Developing countries in Asia-Pacific still report high TB cases: ADB

Developing countries in Asia-Pacific still report high TB cases: ADB

Manila, July 6 - Many developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines, still have a high tuberculosis (TB) incidence rate, according to an article published in the Asian Development Blog of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

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Govt tells auto firms to liberalise repair services for consumers’ benefit

Govt tells auto firms to liberalise repair services for consumers’ benefit

New Delhi, July 7 - The Centre’s Department of Consumer Affairs has asked automobile manufacturers to enhance efforts towards democratisation of repair manuals and videos accessible to all, fostering a robust ecosystem for third-party repair services and upholding consumer rights.

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K’taka MUDA land scam: ‘If there is no connection, why transfer DC?’, Pralhad Joshi to CM Siddaramaiah

K’taka MUDA land scam: ‘If there is no connection, why transfer DC?’, Pralhad Joshi to CM Siddaramaiah

Hubballi (Karnataka), July 6 - Reacting over the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam allegedly involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi asked the Congress-led state government that if no corruption took place within the government body

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Canada Open: Priyanshu knocks out world no. 4 Antonsen to progress in semis

Canada Open: Priyanshu knocks out world no. 4 Antonsen to progress in semis

Calgary (Canada), July 6 - Indian shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat knocked out world no. 4 Anders Antonsen in the quarter-final of the Canada Open to advance to the semifinals.

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West Ham United sign Wolves defender Maximilian Kilman on seven-year deal

West Ham United sign Wolves defender Maximilian Kilman on seven-year deal

London, July 6 - West Ham United have announced the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers central defender Maximilian Kilman.

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Indian startups raised nearly $176 million across 16 deals in July 1st week

Indian startups raised nearly $176 million across 16 deals in July 1st week

New Delhi, July 6 - The Indian startup ecosystem raised nearly $176 million in funding across 16 deals in the first week of this month.

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